Hybrid Management Accountant – R2R (6-Month FTC)

Arriva; Thurmaston; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus is seeking a motivated Management Accountant to join the Record-to-Report team in Thurmaston on a hybrid basis for a six‑month fixed term. The role covers month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations and internal reporting.

You should be part‑qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA with experience in management or financial accounting, strong Excel skills and a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Experience within a management accounting or financial accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of month-end processes, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• A collaborative and proactive approach with strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of key month-end activities including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving outstanding items.
• Supporting the production of monthly management accounts and period-end reporting.
• Assisting with statutory, tax and group reporting requirements.
• Providing information and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Working closely with Finance Business Partners and colleagues across Shared Services to resolve queries and support operational decision-making.
• Maintaining process documentation and ensuring adherence to internal controls and governance requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve, standardise and simplify processes across the R2R function.
• Providing flexible support across the wider finance team during busy reporting periods.

Skills

Month-end processes

Journals

Accruals

Prepayments

Balance sheet reconciliations

Excel

Finance systems

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independence

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA (part-qualified)

Tools

Oracle E-Business Suite

Job description

Arriva UK Bus is seeking a motivated Management Accountant to join the Record-to-Report team in Thurmaston on a hybrid basis for a six‑month fixed term. The role covers month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations and internal reporting.

You should be part‑qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA with experience in management or financial accounting, strong Excel skills and a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement and process improvement.